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Question about FAFSA/Pell grant - mom2huskies

Posted: Jun 28, 2012

I want to know if I apply for a PELL grant if I have to repay. The way things are getting I need to start a second career.

Thanks in advance.

No, Pell grants do not have to be repaid - BrendaK

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They aren't loans, but they will only cover courses for your declared major, so choose your classes accordingly.

Good luck! Hope you get approved. =)

You realize those are 2 different loans right? - Angie

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Just wanted to be sure you realize that FAFSA is a loan that has to be repaid. But the Pell grant is a grant that does not. Just so you don't apply for the wrong one. Good luck!

FAFSA - college mom

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FAFSA is NOT a loan. FAFSA is the federal form for student aid that must be filled out in order to obtain a Pell Grant, federal student loan or any other type of college financial aid.

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